Carla McCall spent years believing the worst advice she ever got: “Don’t laugh so much.” It came early in her career and it came from someone she thought she had to listen to. The message was simple. Fit in. Blend in. Tone it down.

Carla did the opposite. Today she is the Managing Partner of AAFCPAs, a top firm known for innovation, inclusion, and a culture that actually values people for who they are. She has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the accounting profession and has built a career by leading with authenticity instead of fear.

In this episode, Carla shares how she learned to trust her voice, why humor became her superpower, and why shrinking yourself is never the path to real leadership.

If you have ever felt pressure to tone yourself down or play it safe, this conversation will stay with you.

Listen to Carla’s full story now on The Worst Advice I Ever Got.